Sunday afternoon the boss in the house suddenly found out that we needed some air. In 1-2-3 we mixed together a dough, inspired by BAKE `s latest edition and got the whole forest to smell likecinnamon buns.

I’ve changed a little on the amount of flour, and if you have the opportunity to knead the dough in mixer for 5 minutes or by hand for 10 minutes, you will avoid much of the problems with the dough becomes sticky before reaching your destination.

Before we ran out the door we mixed sugar and cinnamon in a small box. Exactly on this trip, we chose to sprinkle the mixture over after we had attached the dough to stick. But now I would probably have chosen to mix a right amount in the dough before we left home.

Then it is just to get out to enjoy the smell of autumn, bonfires and “cinnamon buns”

Cut the meat into bite-size and mix it into the marinade. Cover the bowl and leave it cold until the next day.

The next day: filter out the marinade and onions, but take care of it for later. Brown the meat and the drained onion along with a tablespoon of butter in a thick bottomed pot. Then add the rest of the marinade and tomato puree . Let simmer for about 8-10 min.

Cut mushrooms, onions, peppers and carrots into bite-sized chunks. Brown everything in a separate pan, and add it into the pot with the meat. Pour over the cream and boil for 20-25 min. Season with salt, pepper and fresh chopped parsley.

While autumn brings new colors awaken the senses in many of us. You feel, see, smell …. Inspired by autumn I started the morning with this smoothie. And with the risk of repeating myself I must say that it was maybe the best smoothie I have ever tasted.

AUTUMN MORNING SMOOTHIE

You need:

3DL Frozen fruit,dices (I used pineapple, banana and mango)
1,2dl carrot juice
1DL orange juice
1SS Mountain Honey
Run everything together in a blender until you get a smooth and fluid smoothie.

Suddenly all the pieces was laying on the floor. The game was over. There are only two of us in the room,what started as a relaxing evening. Was now bloody serious.
I start laughing, but it’s only because I know how bad of a loser he was. Being a part of and grow up in a family with a extremely competitive instinct can be a challenge.

STRONG EMOTIONS

But it also means that loss, victory and mastery brings out strong emotions. Some handle it better than others. But set your self in the situation where you alone complete something you’ve worked for a long time, reach a goal you’ve dreamed of. What a feeling.

COMMON REFERENCES

So imagine that you are experiencing the same with someone else. You are creating memories and shared references. To float on a cloud of adrenaline together. I do not know how many times we’ve already sat and reminisced about the Besseggløpet we attended in June.

But although common references are helping to create ties between people, there are many other emotions you visit during a physical challenge. Anger, irritation and being tired. Although breaking into laughter c while mom is stuck in the rock wall, maybe not the best form of teambuilding, it`s a funny story to tell later.

WHAT I MEAN……

is that I believe that sharing experiences where you have to work on yourself, in a team with others, can give you some of the best memories. Strong emotions make that experience stronger than a picture.

As a family, we learn to accept each other’s weaknesses and strengths. We learn to work together and agree that some of os is stronger that others, and that sometimes we have to endure being pushed. All in a nice balance. The prize is to gather our common competitive instinct to reach the goal … .for us adults at least. For the kids, I think that is the Cola waiting on the finish line.

MAYBE I AM WRONG

But I hope I’m right! That all these experience makes us a stronger family. And when needed, everything we have learned about each other can be transferred to everyday problems.

It’s not often I get it right. But the moment he turned and came back for more I realized that I had found the perfect recipe.

BREAKFAST

Sometimes it is good with something extra tastefull for breakfast or lunch. I made these “patties” one morning and they held both for breakfast and lunch. With lots of taste and feta cheese which creates a crispy crust is like a little party in your mouth.

Patties w/ cheese

You need :

Gives about 6 patties

400 gr. minced meat
2 eggs
100 gr. Salad cheese in oil or feta cheese in oil.
Salt and pepper to taste
This is how you do it:

Run everything together in a foodprocessor until you get a smooth paste. Heat a pan. Wet your hands and form 6 patties. Bake in pan with a little butter.